1.19.2011

Ida's Kitchen Drawing Giveaway

In Episode 48, I was pleased to share a knitting story contributed by Kirsten Kapur. I have long admired Kirsten's designs, and this Ida's Kitchen hat pattern is no exception. It looks like such a fun, exciting little knit. If only I had more knitting time available right now.. I would totally make this.

Dancing Ewe Yarns has kindly contributed 3 skeins of Blue Sky Alpacas Melange in colors #802, #806, and #807 to get one fortunate knitter started on an Ida's Kitchen hat of their very own. Additionally, Kirsten Kapur has donated a copy of her hat pattern along with her new sweater pattern, the Washington Square cardigan to this drawing prize.

To enter to win, please leave a comment (with contact information) under this post telling me what you thought of Episode 48. Remember, only one comment per person, please.

366 comments:

Episode 48....another great listen! I loved the story, especially when she describes the security employee taking away her circular knitting needles and then doing a happy dance while draped around her neck!

I always love your podcasts, and usually set it as the bar for other podcasts I listen to. This one was no exception. I loved Kirsten's story about the knitting needles being taken away AND THEN having to sit on a plane for 17 hours. Seriously, I think I would go nuts. Simply NUTS! Precious knitting time...WASTED! Thanks for another great podcast!

Great episode! I love to listen to it when I'm doing chores I hate to do. It helps keep my mind off of what I hate doing! The story was great because we do a lot of traveling so I will keep this in mind!

Loved the podcast and LOVE Dancing Ewe Yarns, I was fortunate enough to visit the Brick and Mortar store this past summer and I loved it. Ida's Kitchen is amazing and is on my to do list! Thanks for the chance to win!

This story scared the hell out of me! I'm taking a bunch of knitted gifts to Los Angeles in a few weeks and they comprise my entire carry-on specifically for this reason.I'm also fairly certain airport employees are required to hand in confiscated material--I think she could report that lady if she'd thought to get her name!I was also very heartened to hear of the gifts you've received--knitters are special people.

I enjoyed Episode 48. My heart was breaking after hearing Kristen's story. I kept thinking of those irreplaceable Christmas stockings knit by Kristen's Mom and MIL. I was so relieved when you mentioned that her luggage had been found. The knitting gods were smiling on her that day.my contact info: joyceetta@gmail.com

I tought your comment about Debbie Bliss being like a normal person was real funny! But I can totaly understand the excitement! Kristen's story in the restaurant was great food for thought! I would be devasted to loose a knit. And, like I commented on the podcast post, it made my I-cord BO a lot more interesting!!!

It was great listening to your podcast! First time, now I'm catching up on the previous ones. I stumbled across Kirsten's pattern Ida's Kitchen just the other week, and decided it's one I just have to tackle! So thanks for the opportunity of the giveaway! Enjoyed the story - Kirsten can tell a good yarn (what a terrible pun...boos from the crowd)

the episode was fantastic, I listened to it while I cooked, so my husband was around for a part of it and my favorite part was that when Kirsten told how she lost her shawl, he reacted as a knitter! loved that!

I really liked your last podcast. I was indeed clutching my knitting to my chest in horror while listening to Kristen Kapur's story! And as always, I love your links. I always find something new. Thank you for such a wonderful podcast.

I have been drooling over this pattern since I first saw it on Ravelry! Just have trouble deciding on yarn. What a great (and scary ) story Kristen told. I would have been sick! Nice to hear her hand knits were safely returned, though.

Thanks for another great episode. I was especially touched by all the handmade stockings - not by just her mom, but her husband's mom too! I guess more moms knit, not so very long ago. Sometimes my friends are shocked that I find time to knit...

Hello there, I loved that episode just as all the others. I only just came across your podcast and am frantically listening to all your episodes and knitting along whilst my little toddler has her naps! Keep up the good work - it is so fascinating to follow your story in a time warp bubble.

What an amazing giveaway (as always) The yarn and pattern are fabulous as well ! Your podcasts are always fabulous and definitely my favorite. However, this episode was when she talked about the woman taking her needles and placing them around her neck dancing with them and plotting her next knitting adventure with her new addi's :) Haha, loved it !

Much as I'd love to comment on the podcast it's summer holidays over here so my podcast listening is on hold. My boys don't cope well with the removal of parental attention and tend to start fighting, love the pattern though!

I usually travel by car, thank goodness, where I can take all the knitting needles I want!! I have passed time through many a state working on sweaters, socks, scarves, hats, anything that I happen to be working on at the time! I loved the story though! And the yarn you are giving away is beautiful, as is the hat pattern. You can never knit too many hats, in my opinion! Thanks for the great giveaway :)

I look forward to your podcasts every two weeks, Alana...I can count on your promptness....also liked when you mentioned that you are going to reward yourself with a gratifying knit (no deadline!) when the craziness is over. I smiled as I looked down at my own gratifying knit and was thankful...Ana - anahuron@gmail.com

Being the rather sheltered person I am, I had never her of Kristen before (shame) - So I spent a bit of time looking through all her designs on Rav, and I love them! I would be thrilled to get some delicious yarn and patterns :)

I always enjoy your podcasts. It's nice to hear about events like TNNA, which I am unable to attend, and also hear your opinions on yarns and patterns. I'm looking forward to seeing your new patterns as well. Thanks much for another great show.

I love your podcasts. I like to listen to them, ironically, when I weave. :D I really enjoy listening to knitting stories, but it is nice to hear the information you put into each podcast. Thank you so much for taking the time.

gorgeous! Kirsten is my favorite designer (along with Hannah Fettig, so the last two episodes/giveaways have been heaven for me!) and i am about to start her Que Sera after next weekend. I think i might die if i ever lost a handknit! people ask to borrow mine all the time and i just can't let go! I've had my eye on Ida's Kitchen and Washington Square since they both came out! great giveaway.email: danceabunnyhop (at) optonline (dot) netblog: prepsandpurls.wordpress.com

I loved episode 48 because I'm a new listener and Dancing Ewe was my LYS until just recently PLUS I'm a BSA fan big time. So thanks for brightening my day on all sorts of levels! I've knit a heap of hats with BSA for family with it to share the colours and lovely softness. Haven't talked myself into Melange yet because I haven't narrowed down my favourite shades.

Can't believe some meanie took away a traveller's needles! And what a relief that the handknits got home safely!

Great episode, but that story about losing those knitted items just broke my heart. And when her knitting needles were taken...I'm just glad I use interchangable needles. Yes, I would've had to go the whole flight without knitting, but at least I wouldn't have to add insult to injury by dropping a stitch.

I love your podcast always. I subscribe to several, but yours is the one I can listen to over and over. Loved the story of her travels and her circ getting confiscated at the airport (what the heck??) and taking her knitting off the needle, slowly, stitch by stitch. How awful!

I really enjoyed the podcast and I am relieved to know that the precious hand-knit items are reunited with their rightful owners.

In 2008 I went onto a commercial airline with bamboo circular knitting needles without any problems, I hope I could still do that in 2011. 17 hours is too long without the opportunity to knit!Charlene (Keppygirl on Ravelry)

Speaking of lost time and knitting needles...I had them confiscated (not for a plane ride) but entering the Emergency room in my local hospital. Confiscated in a hospital!!! So silly.I hope I win this hat pattern and yarn...I'm positively drooling.

Kirsten story about her hand knit items and all that gorgeous yarn going back to Rome had my heart in my throat! And having her needles taken away? That's the sort of thing we knitters have nightmares about! I'm so glad it turned out in the end.

Very nice stories to listen to. I can't believe they would make someone fly 17 hours without being able to knit. I am very glad, that Kirsten got her knits back eventually and I know I will remember about keeping those things in a carry on bag if I fly.

It is so nice to hear the voice of a designer that I have followed. Always a relief when lost luggage is returned. I hope that the man in the restaurant is enjoying Kirsten's shawl or that he at least gifted it to someone to love.

So sad about the needls being taken away! I've heard people say they bring a self addressed and stamped padded envelope in case that happens. Doesn't solve the wasted knitting time but at least you get your needles back.

Kristen's story was great! I felt so mad when the TSA confiscated her needles and then when her luggage got lost I felt so distraught for her. Thank goodness her luggage was found! Thanks for your awesome giveaway!Melxcloud on Ravelry

A week ago I discovered TTL and NNK and here in little Denmark I enjoyed my first NNK podcast with my ears almost inside my PC. Great idea :-) and Ida's Kitchen...just the colors of my childhood too..Thanks from Kirstine (lmmjvm@yahoo.dk)

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Kirsten Kapur's story on episode 48 today. I felt a twinge in my gut at the thought of her losing her Christmas stockings. I'll certainly be sure to pack all my handknits in my carry-on in the future!

I learned an important lesson from the podcast - never let your handknits out of your sight! If I ever have to travel with precious knits I will certainly put them in my carry on. I am glad that Kirsten got her knits back. I also liked the part about Alec Baldwin!